Wyoming Congressional Bills

in committee · Wyoming · House Jun 14, 2023

HRES 489: Censuring and condemning Adam Schiff, Representative of California's 30th Congressional District.

This resolution formally censures Rep. Adam Schiff (CA-30) for alleged misconduct related to his role on the House Intelligence Committee. It demands he appear before the House for a public censure and directs the Ethics Committee to investigate claims that he made false statements and misused classified information during investigations into the Trump-Russia matter. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but is a procedural action expressing the House's disapproval. It directly affects Rep. Schiff as the named recipient of the censure.

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 14, 2023

S 1974: Protecting Americans' Data From Foreign Surveillance Act of 2023

This bill creates new controls on the export of sensitive personal data of U.S. citizens and individuals in the U.S. to prevent foreign adversaries from exploiting it for national security threats. It requires the Secretary of Commerce to identify categories of personal data that could harm national security if transferred abroad, and to establish thresholds (ranging from 10,000 to 1,000,000 covered individuals) for when data exports require licensing. Companies would need licenses to transfer data to "restricted countries" above these thresholds, with exceptions for encrypted data, journalism, personal data of the individual themselves, and data transfers necessary for services. The bill also establishes a process for determining which countries are considered "restricted" based on their data protection laws and potential for exploitation by foreign governments.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Wyoming · House Jun 14, 2023

HR 3554: Protecting Veteran Community Care Act

The Protecting Veteran Community Care Act expands access to mental health and substance-use services through the Veterans Community Care Program for veterans who cannot get timely care in VA residential treatment facilities. It requires community providers to meet state licensing and accreditation standards and prohibits the VA from denying community care solely because community providers cannot meet the same wait time standards as VA facilities. The bill also mandates the VA to track and report on requests for mental health care, including approvals, denials, and appeals. This applies directly to veterans facing delays in accessing VA residential mental health programs.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Ryan K. Zinke (R) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 13, 2023

SRES 158: A resolution condemning the deportation of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation and the forcible transfer of children within territories of Ukraine that are temporarily occupied by Russian forces.

This Senate resolution condemns Russia's deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children from occupied territories, calling these actions violations of the Genocide Convention and Fourth Geneva Convention. It specifically references Russia's breaches of international law, including the unlawful transfer of children to Russia and efforts to erase Ukrainian identity through forced adoptions. The resolution declares these acts constitute genocide, targeting Ukrainian children to undermine Ukraine's future cultural and national identity. It directly addresses the Russian government's actions, which have affected thousands of children separated from their families since Russia's 2022 invasion.

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 13, 2023

S 1933: DCA Act

S 1933, the Direct Capital Access Act (DCA Act), creates 56 new slot exemptions for airlines operating at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. It allows 40 exemptions for major existing carriers and 16 for other established carriers to operate limited flights to airports both within and beyond the airport's perimeter, subject to specific restrictions. Key provisions include banning nighttime operations (10 PM-7 AM), limiting peak-hour flights to no more than 8 additional operations per hour, and prohibiting transfer of these slot rights. The bill explicitly preserves existing within-perimeter flight service, preventing carriers from using current within-perimeter slots to serve beyond-perimeter destinations. This directly affects airlines holding current slots at the airport seeking expanded route options.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 13, 2023

S 1942: Pay Less at the Pump Act

This bill ends a specific tax rate used to fund hazardous waste cleanup under the Superfund program, effective January 1, 2023. It directly affects businesses and entities that paid this tax, as the rate will no longer apply after December 31, 2022. The bill also changes repayment rules for government advances from the Superfund, requiring quarterly repayments from unused funds until fully repaid. The title "Pay Less at the Pump" is misleading, as the bill does not address fuel costs or gas prices.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · House Jun 13, 2023

HR 4059: To include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior.

This bill includes phosphate and potash on the Department of the Interior's final list of critical minerals. (Under current law, Interior and other departments are required to conduct a variety of efforts to ensure a secure and reliable supply chain of critical minerals.) Interior must evaluate current policies relating to permitting and leasing of projects to develop critical minerals and issue recommendations to Congress to support domestic production of such commodities.

Kat Cammack (R) · 25 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · House Jun 9, 2023

HR 3982: Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act

HR 3982, the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, creates a new tax credit for businesses capturing methane from mining operations. It directly affects mining facilities that capture at least 2,500 metric tons of methane annually from underground, abandoned, surface mines, or related activities, requiring the methane to be used for energy (with minimal leaks) or injected into compliant pipelines. The credit replaces carbon capture provisions in the tax code, defining "qualified methane" as methane captured at the source and verified for use or storage. The credit applies to methane captured after December 31, 2022, for facilities beginning construction before January 1, 2033.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 8, 2023

SJRES 31: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Federal 'Good Neighbor Plan' for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards".

This joint resolution (SJRES 31) seeks to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule implementing the "Federal Good Neighbor Plan" for ozone air quality standards established under the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards. If approved, it would nullify the EPA rule (published June 5, 2023) that would have required certain states to address ozone pollution crossing state borders. The resolution uses a specific congressional disapproval process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code to prevent the rule from taking effect. This would directly affect states and industries subject to the ozone pollution regulations outlined in the EPA's submitted rule.

Topics ✗ Environment

Roger F. Wicker (R) · 23 co-sponsors

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 8, 2023

S 1895: A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue a final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

This bill (S 1895) requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to immediately reissue a 2020 rule that removed gray wolves from the federal endangered species list. It would directly affect gray wolf populations by ending their federal protections under the Endangered Species Act, impacting how states and wildlife agencies manage wolf populations. The bill mandates the agency reissue the specific rule within 60 days of enactment and explicitly prevents any court challenges to this reissuance. This policy change would shift management authority for gray wolves from federal to state-level oversight.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 8, 2023

S 1874: Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2023

This bill amends the tax code to exempt certain income from mutual ditch irrigation companies and similar water organizations from taxable income. It specifically excludes revenue from selling, leasing, or exchanging water rights, water delivery contracts, or company stock from taxation. The change aims to support water conservation by allowing these organizations to retain income from water transactions without tax liability, provided the funds are used for eligible expenses like new water conveyance systems. The provision applies to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

in committee · Wyoming · Senate Jun 8, 2023

S 1900: Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2023

The Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2023 mandates that federal financial regulators (including the SEC, CFTC, and FDIC) create a free, publicly accessible database within three years. This database will list individuals or entities convicted or held liable in financial misconduct cases brought by federal regulators, the DOJ, state agencies, or self-regulatory organizations. Key provisions require automatic removal of entries if cases are overturned or withdrawn, and the SEC will oversee the database’s operation. The law directly affects financial professionals and entities subject to enforcement actions, providing transparency for investors and employers.

Wyoming Congressional Bills

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